International Perfusion Association

Day: April 20, 2024

CytoSorb Drowning

Does Adjunctive Hemoadsorption Provide Benefit in the Management of Ischemia-Reperfusion Syndrome Following Near-Drowning? A Case Report

This case report examines the efficacy of adjunctive hemoadsorption using CytoSorb® in managing ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) following a near-drowning incident. Highlighting a critical case involving an adolescent, the study details the use of CytoSorb® alongside veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vvECMO) to address hyperinflammation triggered by reoxygenation after drowning. The intervention showed potential in mitigating the surge of pro-inflammatory mediators, suggesting a promising role for hemoadsorption in severe drowning cases.

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